Message from bklank

[Anonymous]

I watched this movie last night, and as I was watching it I realized I had seen it 10 or more years ago when it forst came out.

The cinematography in this movie was just fantastic, with the lighting and the weather often setting the mood. The emotions and determination of the main character, Songlian are very effective as they change throughout the movie. Very well acted. Makes you understand the frustrations of being a woman, educated, and a concubine as well. The twists the movie take are quite unpredictable and the ending is almost haunting.

I would reccommend this movie for showing to students to help them to understand what life was like in this young woman's shoes during this time period. Also, the set and costumes are very authentic.